As neat as the touch-screen controls are, they don't take attention away from the rest of Freedom Wings' faults. The whole thing feels like a 1990's shareware PC game; it loves to dole out its action in small chunks.

I was actually one of the 3 people who was actually anticipating this game. When you read a description of it (flightsim/RPG), you're I was actually one of the 3 people who was actually anticipating this game. When you read a description of it (flightsim/RPG), you're just SO intrigued by the possibilities. Sadly, the game is completely unplayable in manual mode. Completely. The only way to be able to successfully 'fly' is to switch on the autopilot and just point at enemies for the computer to shoot down. Not fun AT all. Avoid like the plague.…Full Review »

RG

Sep 26, 2006

10

The wait is over, the first real flight simulator for the Gameboy platform has been released! With a price of around $20 at most retailers The wait is over, the first real flight simulator for the Gameboy platform has been released! With a price of around $20 at most retailers this is a title you should pick up to relax your nerves and tear up some evil pirates. I have played this title for a little over a dozen hours now and I can't wait to start playing again. I enjoy putting the entire simulator on auto and watching the planes dog fight each other. This title reminds me of Electroplankton's "Audience Mode" where you let the DS entertain you. Of course, you can take total control over the sim at any time. The flight controls all work intuitively off the DS game pad and should pose little challenge to the average gamer. The physics in this game are very impressive when considering the limitations of the DS platform: CPU, RAM and limited space to store simulator data on the game card. I will give no spoilers, half the fun is learning from the in game tutorial and taking off into the cloud filled scenery. Yes, this game actually implements flying through clouds. Pros: 1) Automatic control let's you watch the air battles like they were a movie. 2) Completely customizeable airframe: turbos, oil coolers, different wing types, weight reduction and more as you gain experience in the form of levels. 3) Statistic rich format keep you involved in the game. 4) Graphics actually are quite good for a dual screen realtime air battle simulator on a mobile platform with limited memory capabilities! Cons: 1) If you never liked flying, this title may not be for you. 2) If you do not like having to figure out the right upgrade to make an RPG character work, this title may not be for you. 3) If you are looking for a playable map (only about the size of the state of Texas) larger than the continental US, this title may not be for you.…Full Review »